College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1845 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Baptist |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
2,591 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$49,437,151 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$35 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$15,710 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$4,200 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
44 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Chi, Alpha Psi Omega, Eta Beta Rho, Gamma Beta Phi, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Kappa Pi, Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Gamma Mu, Psi Chi, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Iota Epsilon, Sigma Tau Delta |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Ministries, Catholic Student Organization, Crusaders for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Focus, I. M. A. G. E. (Imagining Myself as God's Excellence), Nurses Christian Fellowship, Young Life Leaders |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Diversity Club, International Student Union |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) American Sign Language Club, Ass'n of Computer Machinery, Ass'n of Texas Professional Educators, BASICS, Baylorian (literary magazine), Campus Activities Bd, Circle K, College Democrats, College Republicans, Couch CRU (Spirit/Athletic Supporters), Delta Psi Theta (math), Habitat for Humanity, Nursing Student Ass'n, Psi Epsilon Mu (Exercise & Sport Science), Political Science Ass'n, Psychology Club, Residence Hall Ass'n, Sigma Pi (Chemistry), Social Work Club, Sports Medicine Ass'n, Student Foundation, Student Government Ass'n, Texas Student Education Ass'n, Univ. Ambassadors, One Voice (singing group), Class (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) groups |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Bells (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, health service |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
178,807 |
Library Facilities: |
McFadden Collection (Texana & Mexican history); Bell County history special collection; UMHB archives |
Museums |
language lab |
Computers Available: |
77 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
0 |
Wired Labs: |
149 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
No |
Wireless Areas: |
|
Wireless Capacity: |
|
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (38%), men's dorms (20%), apartment for single students (42%), special housing for disabled students (0%) |
Sprinkler System: |
0% |
Fire Alarms: |
78% |
Campus Size: |
100 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Austin, TX (75), Killeen (20) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Temple (10) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Belton (2) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (Baylor University) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, dress/hair code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Easter Pageant, Play Day, Miss MHB, Mr. Crusader Knights, Stunt Night, Welcome Week, Musicals, Opera |
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